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2manymowers
07-31-2004, 12:11 PM
Is there a break-in procedure for the Generac engine? I don't have one yet, but expect to within a couple weeks. :)
crotchrocket25
07-31-2004, 04:24 PM
Change the oil after 8 hours of service
2manymowers
07-31-2004, 04:39 PM
Change the oil after 8 hours of service

That is all ?
DC Service
07-31-2004, 06:59 PM
Yes! and read the owners manual.It will tell you anything you need to know. :)
2manymowers
07-31-2004, 10:45 PM
Yes! and read the owners manual.It will tell you anything you need to know. :)

I guess this means after reading the manual I can just start it up and mow a few acres. :) Well, maybe after greasing whatever needs greased. The reason I ask is, on some engines, there is a specific break-in procedure that involves running the engine at a specific rpm for a specific number of minutes. It takes about an hour. Apparently there is no such requirements on mower engines.

Thanks,
TMM
txchopper
08-06-2004, 01:24 AM
Correct... it is not called for on air cooled engines.... but your engine will not be broke-in for at least 100 hours. It normally takes this long to seat the rings.
2manymowers
08-06-2004, 07:31 AM
My New XT3200-72 is to be delivered at 5:00 this afternoon. :)
dixieseller
08-24-2004, 12:13 AM
2manymowers, enjoy your new Dixie! P.S. now you can change your screenname to "Onlyneeds1"